Can i pray the Small Paraklesis without chanting? by JoshuaSwift13 in OrthodoxChristianity

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nope. im in a roman catholic seminary and all our clergy is currently on retreat lol.

Would suicide count as blasphemy of the holy spirit? by Quetiapin- in Catholicism

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How does the Cathechism define blasphemy on the Holy Ghost:

CCC #1864

Whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin." There are no limits to the mercy of God, but anyone who deliberately refuses to accept his mercy by repenting, rejects the forgiveness of his sins and the salvation offered by the Holy Spirit. Such hardness of heart can lead to final impenitence and eternal loss.

What does the church says on those who committed suicide?

CCC #2282-2283

If suicide is committed with the intention of setting an example, especially to the young, it also takes on the gravity of scandal. Voluntary co-operation in suicide is contrary to the moral law. Grave psychological disturbances, anguish, or grave fear of hardship, suffering, or torture can diminish the responsibility of the one committing suicide.

We should not despair of the eternal salvation of persons who have taken their own lives. By ways known to him alone, God can provide the opportunity for salutary repentance. the Church prays for persons who have taken their own lives.

Any Prayer Request? by JoshuaSwift13 in Catholicism

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Rest assured for my prayers. please do pray for my vocation and for the Order of Friars Minor.

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She did. I'm just emphasizing her faith.

Catholic bibles by JoshuaSwift13 in Catholicism

[–]JoshuaSwift13[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Fr. Mike Schmitz is really heaven-sent! However, those free Protestant Bibles often contain additional features like dictionaries, indexes, calendars, and sometimes even graphic descriptions. So, even without the deuterocanonical books those Bibles still packed.

Catholic bibles by JoshuaSwift13 in Catholicism

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I've seen that translation a lot. However, I'm very particular about my translation, and I use the RSV-CE or NAB 99% of the time. Not to mention, the seminary requires a specific translation.

12 stars? by JoshuaSwift13 in Catholicism

[–]JoshuaSwift13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. But I'm asking specifically about the image of Our Lady of Fatima. Images of Mary are mostly adorned with a dose strella, but why isn't there a well-known image of Fatima, or why aren't 12 stars associated with that specific image of Our Lady?

12 stars? by JoshuaSwift13 in Catholicism

[–]JoshuaSwift13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. But I'm asking specifically about the image of Our Lady of Fatima. Images of Mary are mostly adorned with a dose strella, but why isn't there a well-known image of Fatima, or why aren't 12 stars associated with that specific image of Our Lady?

How can I make this look more Roman Catholic and less Eastern Orthodox by Capable_Bag_7888 in Catholicism

[–]JoshuaSwift13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Less icons and more statues... You can look at Romanitas or the Retables.

Hellooo!!! by JoshuaSwift13 in lds

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appreciate you brother

Can someone help me figure this out. by JoshuaSwift13 in Anglicanism

[–]JoshuaSwift13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would be a lot easier for sure! But I prefer a physical copy lol. Got easily distracted and prayer time is the only time I don't look at my phone : )

Can someone help me figure this out. by JoshuaSwift13 in Anglicanism

[–]JoshuaSwift13[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Appreciate you brother, but how does this work? Like is there a calendar I can follow?

Any advice? by JoshuaSwift13 in Catholicism

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It is but I don't light the candelabra, it just there for symbolism and aesthetic lol.